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TenderUpdate

09 Dec 2025 at 11:25

Award

19 Sep 2025 at 14:00

Tender

27 Jun 2025 at 09:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Gloucestershire County Council has awarded a contract for a Tobacco Dependency Outreach Service, focusing on community health services in the Gloucestershire region, specifically targeting groups with high smoking prevalence such as the homeless and the LGBTQ+ community. This contract, with a total potential value of £766,034 including extension options, is structured to run from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2027, with the possibility of extending until March 2029. This procurement process was conducted under the Health Care Services (Provider Selection Regime) Regulations 2023, and the competitive award was publicly confirmed on 1st December 2025. The procurement method employed was open procedure, ensuring transparency and encouraging participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for companies in the health services sector that focus on community outreach and behavioural change interventions. Organisations with experience in working with diverse and vulnerable demographic groups, such as those with substance misuse issues, will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. By participating in such services, firms can expand their portfolio within the public sector, gain a reputable foothold in regional health services, and collaborate with Gloucestershire County Council to deliver impactful public health outcomes.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tobacco Dependency Outreach Service - PSR

Notice Description

Intention to Award - The outreach service will enhance tobacco dependency services across Gloucestershire, by working with targeted cohorts with high smoking prevalence rates. Target cohorts include those who are homeless, or living in supported accommodation, those with substance misuse issues, Polish and the LGBTQ+ community. Contract Period: 1st November 2025 - 31st October 2027 with the option to extend the term for a period of not more than one-year and five-months at the end of the initial contract period (as further set out in clause 2.2 in Appendix 2: Contract Terms & Conditions). Contract Value: Year 1 (1st November 2025 - 31st October 2026) - PS229,810 Year 2 (1st November 2026 - 31st October 2027) - PS229,810 Total Maximum Capped Price (Initial contract term - excluding possible extension period) - PS459,620 Year 3 (1st November 2027 - 31st October 2028) - PS229,810 Year 4 (1st November 2028 - 31st March 2029) - PS95,755 Total Maximum Capped Price (including possible extension period) - PS785,185. Please note the figures have been rounded up to the nearest pound PS. Please note for the II.1.7. Total value of the procurement we have included the possible extension periods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The outreach service will enhance tobacco dependency services across Gloucestershire, by working with targeted cohorts with high smoking prevalence rates. Target cohorts include those who are homeless, or living in supported accommodation, those with substance misuse issues, Polish and the LGBTQ +community. This notice is an intention to award a contract under a Competitive Process under Providers Selection Regime (2023). The approximate lifetime value of the contract including possible extension is PS785,185. This is a new service with an existing provider. Initial term 1st November 2025 to 31st October 2027, possible extension period 1st November 2027 to 31st March 2029.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0554ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/080984-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services


CPV Codes

85323000 - Community health services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£821,667 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£821,667 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£785,185 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Gloucestershire County Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLOUCESTER
Postcode
GL1 2TG
Postcode Area
Gloucester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK73 Gloucestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLK13 Gloucestershire CC

Local Authority
Gloucester
Electoral Ward
Westgate
Westminster Constituency
Gloucester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABL Health Ltd

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